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November 19: Nintendo Switch Online has added in a new set of icons, which celebrates the release of Kirby Air Riders. They can be claimed on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch.

Like most sets, there are characters, backgrounds, and frames available. If you’re going for a character, each one costs 10 Platinum Points on My Nintendo. The others are 5 Platinum Points each.

We have news about another classic game on Nintendo Switch Online, as Wario World has now gone live on Switch 2.

The GameCube title first debuted in 2003. Now if you have a membership to Nintendo Switch Online’s Expansion Pack tier, you can play the game now.

Here’s an official overview:

December 3: Nintendo has just added Metroid Prime 4: Beyond themed icons to Nintendo Switch Online. Both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch owners can grab them now.

Characters and backgrounds are currently available based on the game. For the former, it’s 10 Platinum Points each on My Nintendo. Backgrounds go for 5 Platinum Points each. You’ll always be able to keep them, even if your Nintendo Switch Online membership ends.

Rockbeasts

February 24: Rockbeasts is coming to Nintendo Switch, publisher Team17 and developer Lichthund announced today. We’ll be seeing it later in 2025.

Rockbeasts is a role-playing management game in which you take on the role of a manager of an up-and-coming rock band. The group starts out as a band of misfits, but you’ll lead them to the top and on to stardom.

Nintendo Switch Parental Controls update 2.3.0

A new version 2.3.0 update has gone live for the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app.

A variety of new features are included here. One of the highlights is Dark Mode, which will automatically switch according to your smart device’s settings. 

The full rundown is as follows:

Rayman 2 Tonic Trouble Nintendo Switch Online

A pair of new N64 games have been announced for Nintendo Switch Online, with Rayman 2: The Great Escape and Tonic Trouble both planned for the service. The two titles will be out on December 17, 2025.

Note that you’ll need to be a member of the Expansion Pack tier for Nintendo Switch Online in order to play. Also, the games are planned for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch.

Here’s some information about both titles:

R-Type Dimensions 3

ININ Games, in partnership with Tozai and Irem, today unveiled R-Type Dimensions 2 for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. It will be out for both systems in May 2026.

First details about the project can be found in the following overview:

The Elder Scrolls 5 Skyrim Switch 2 vs. Switch comparison

A new video has dropped offering a graphics comparison for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch versions of The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim.

The RPG came to the new Nintendo console yesterday following a surprise announcement. There are certainly upgrades, but there are some disappointments as well.

Today, Nacon and Eden Games nailed down the release date for Gear.Club Unlimited 3. The racer will be available on February 19, 2026.

Gear.Club Unlimited 3 was originally anticipated for this year. However, it slipped to early 2026.

Here’s the latest information about the game:

Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster

Today, Inti Creates unveiled Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. The game launches on April 23, 2026.

Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster tasks players with rebuilding their kingdom and solving the mystery of its demise.

For further information, check out the following overview:


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